Role of Homeopathy in Autism and Learning Disorders

Dr. Sunil Anand

The basic principles of

homeopathy

Like cures like- The Law of Similar’s and Susceptibility

Individualization- The perfect fit

Potentization- Super dilution

Nature’s Law of Healing

Primary and Secondary action- the way healing takes place

The healer within...arousing of the vital force and its restoration to health

The efficacy of natures laws in all fields

Role in Autism and Learning

Disabilities

The Kingdom Classification

Minerals are structured and are always talking in percentages and data.

Plants are always ready to adapt and adjust due to heightened sensitivity.

Animals are very territorial and take a posture of survival of the fittest which is the law of the jungle

Accuracy in Prescribing

The Periodic Table of Elements

A case of OCD with Schizophrenia and Asperger’s

A remedy from Row 2- Noble Gases

Main themes

An adult- but very child like

Nervous without his water bottle

Need for familiarity and structured routine

No need for the least social interaction

Feels he is complete in himself

Fear of walking on pedestrian pass- ‘too narrow’

Umbilical cord around neck during labor

Source words and interests...

Fascinated by the periodic table of elements

They follow rules

Row 2 is the most fascinating

As these elements make up life

They are not too simple and yet not too complex

The noble gases are very stable as their electron shell is full

The 2008 TV show- Breaking Bad: the chemistry teacher and the periodic table connection

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Neon- Row 2 and birth trauma

He was given a dose of Neon 1M

This was followed by LM potencies in ascending order

He has been able to drop more than half of his drugs for his OCD and psychotic behaviour.

He likes to visit his home more often

His social skills have definitely improved

The fear of heights is less

The hallucinations of voices is much less

He now teaches his older sister Chemistry who is in University

How Homeopathy Works

Immaterial changes precede the

material

Doctoral thesis- Scientists from IIT Mumbai

‘Extreme homoeopathic dilutions retain starting materials: A nanoparticulate perspective’

Using material substances at an immaterial level

Immaterial changes precede material changes

So the immaterial is greater than the material and needs to be addressed first in order for a deep cure to occur

Centre to periphery-Law of direction of cure and the significance of exteriorization at the periphery in chronic cases

Importance of observations

A few case examples...

The cracked tongue in the father of one child with autism

The fear of injury and heightened sensitivity to another girl child’s dolls feeling pain in play (case to follow)

The nervousness till an object of security was arranged- the Neon case of the water bottle

The jerking of the knees of another child with autism who did well on Theridion- a spider remedy

The Repertory and building blocks

Data from human proving’s are systematically arranged and now also computerized

The more peculiar and non-logical the symptom, the higher its significance

Physical particulars, their modalities, and their sensations when possible along with all generalities of a case are taken into consideration

The onset and sequence of events is given due consideration as well

We will refer to such a repertorial building block approach via a sample case in a while

Mother’s state during pregnancy- parental

confirmation

A case of Pervasive Development Disorder

The intense fear and sensitivity to any kind of pain during pregnancy and labor was instrumental in prescribing for the child

The child had got her doll along with her, and insisted that I check it first, as it had broken an arm

There was a big fear of injury and getting hurt in the child as well

There was intolerance of hunger with teeth grinding, boring into the nose and frequent yeast infections.

Cina and the Compostitae (Arnica)

Family

Cina 1M along with LM’s was prescribed.

The child was also on bio- medical intervention

As the attending physician was very co-operative and shared a good working relationship, it was a very integrated approach that worked in the best interest of the child’s needs.

Today the child interacts, empathizes with others needs and enjoys being a part of her family.

Moreover, seeing her child’s progress, the mother is very actively supporting the cause of autism in several parental bodies and helping create the right kind of awareness to parents.

The significance of doodles A CASE OF BRAIN INJURY

Many calcium themes

Doodles of swirls when bored or distracted

‘I carry my pillow and even my mattress where ever I go....its like carrying my home with me

Repeated urinary infections since accident

I love snails...their shell is so mysterious and they are so soft and squiggly...

I love watching them slowly overcoming obstacles

Helix Tosta (Snail)

She received a dose of a 1M

Soon her backache and constipation cleared up totally

She was able to concentrate much better

No more repeated urinary infections, so the proposed surgery was put off.

She is more confident and takes independent decisions

No more need for swirl doodles, though she loves making other patterns but does not get lost in them like earlier.

Vaccine or preservative Nosodes

Presenting symptoms

Vaccine damage

Multiple food allergies

Strong reaction to vaccine

Swelling and pain at vaccine site

Hitting head on crib with fever

Given Tylenol

Doodles

Control and no control

Toilets

Toxic

Clang word-metal

Diamond plate

Million needles like shots that I have had

On repertorization of the case

rubrics

Existen

ce separation

Identity

Security

& task

Creativity &

performance

Responsibilit

y

Column 12- Mercurius

The structure is under constant attack

Delusion surrounded by enemies/police

Thimerosal

A mercury derivative

Used as a preservative in vaccines

Its possible role in autism

Its capacity to cause neurological damage

Hence chosen over Merc Sol or other Mercury compounds

The child’s dream represented by his doodle is more suggestive towards it

Moreover it is represented by a lot of energy while he relates it

Potency and follow up-

Single dose of 1M

Started to sweat after dose-profuse sweat like bubbles after

vaccine. Then had almost stopped sweating until after the

remedy when again he started to sweat profusely

Violent dreams became less

Less aggression

Could concentrate better

Could chew solids more easily without pain in facial muscles

Started to tolerate foods that would cause severe allergy in the past

His general immunity improved

It has been over 2 years and there has not been a need to repeat a dose

He gets mild bouts of fever that don’t lead to much toxaemia and after profuse sweating, settles down by itself

He continues to be under observation

Other complementary therapies

And intercurrent solutions

Bowel Nosodes

Gaertner

The keynote for this nosode is "malnutrition"

It is the nosode applicable to the treatment of many diseases of childhood especially when they are emaciated

Mostly observed in the child; hypersensitive to all impressions, psychical or physical; overactive brain with under nourished body.

It is in the digestive tract that Gaertner has its greatest action, and this often manifests itself about the age of 6 months at the time when the infant is put on to the artificial feeding.

The inability to digest fat, so lactose intolerant

Toxicity and Diet

GFCF Diet plan

Chelating agents

Lead and Mercury toxicity

Yeast

Other co-infections and how to deal

with them with homeopathic remedies

Clostridia and the role of vaccines (Tetanus) auto -vaccines and Bowel nosodes

Lyme- LIA- Rhus Tox and Bowel nosodes

Strep- Streptococcinum

Staph- Staphylococcinum

Parasites- Cina and Bowel nosodes

LIA and Auto-Immune

The case for Lyme to be implicated in Autism is clearer when we find that we host Intestinal Spirochetes as part of our natural flora

Many credible articles now cite cell wall deficient bacteria [CWD] as responsible for much chronic illness.

In fact they are responsible for ALL the diseases where the immune system is involved and acts against the host, the so-called autoimmune TH1 diseases.

Dr. Kent’s quote

Constitutional remedy and bowel

nosodes

‘Perhaps the bacteria is not the cause, but the bacteria has a cause...’

So it boils down to enhancing ones immune system

And the bowel flora need to become compatible with the host rather than remain hostile

This highlights once more the role of bowel nosodes as an intercurrent solution to help clear blocks

The science of Prana The Homeopathy-Yoga Centre

RABA ( Remedy Applied Behavioral Analysis )

A case of Asperger’s on Radium Bromatum

Radium Bromatum is a radio-active substance from the actinide series- row 7

They take on more responsibility than they are supposed to for their age

The boy was hearing voices on the roof that would order him to do tasks, that he was compelled to listen to

This would leave him very exhausted

He would feel guilty for the smallest of reasons, and even though the parents were very supportive, he would constantly feel that he has done something wrong for which he needs to keep apologizing

This would also make him very fidgety

Radium Brom themes

Skin very sensitive to radiated heat of the sun

Constant talk of aliens and space

Mother is an astro-physicist who also did very well on the same remedy

The pressure experienced as a sensation in remedies from this row, makes them feel that the weight is too heavy and they will disintegrate if the pressure continues

Guided (Remedy) Applied Behaviour Analysis

ABA is a well known technique that behavioural therapists apply in the care of autistic children

The idea is to recognize a patterned behaviour that may be detrimental to the learning skills and adaptation process of such children

And then dissuade or discourage such patterns through firm handling and coaxing to provide other more socially acceptable options

RABA and Radium Brom

This in very simple terms is remedy applied behaviour analysis approach

So for instance in the Radium Brom case, the parents were encouraged to share with the child instances where they may have erred and how they dealt with the same

The child was allowed to share his concerns and fears without any judgement

His role in any crisis at home was marginalized and yet he was encouraged to make amends and have a dialogue with the person concerned

He was encouraged to share his dreams and doodles

All this along with the remedy assisted him in his recovery process faster

1M potency

The child stopped hearing voices immediately

He was more focused at work

He stopped feeling guilty

His allergies and wheezing reduced considerably

Also his ability to withstand the sun increased

3 kingdoms in one ( a variant )

A case of ADHD

Adopted child

Very aggressive

Very low attention span

Constantly on the move

Fear of loss of security person

Very possessive

Desires to be watched constantly

Gallic Acid

Prepared from the secretion of a wasp on a gall oak trunk or a leaf

Summing up

Subjective Homeopathy- Energy level

prescribing

KIDS

Kingdom and sub-kingdom

Investigation to the core

Doodles

Strange, rare and peculiar symptoms and modalities

POP

Pattern- Repetitive hand gestures and source words

Observations- with intense energy

Parental state confirmation

MOM

Maternal pregnancy history and birth trauma

Overview- onset, vaccine insult, treating acutes and co-

infections

Miasm- for corresponding intercurrent nosodes at times of a

block

The Horseboy

The concept of individualization

A depiction of the struggle and adventure of parents of an autistic boy

Their inherent instinct to find a unique fit for their special child

A family saga

A very satisfying end result

Rupert Isaacson- www.horseboyfoundation.org

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